There’s a thin, splintered line between survival and surrender—and in Trust, Sophie Turner’s latest descent into cinematic torment, it’s painted in blood.
Unveiled as part of Collider’s exclusive preview event, the new poster for Trust pulls no punches. Turner—unrecognizably feral, face streaked in red—stares skyward in an image soaked with dread. The tagline slashes across the top in shrill red: “You can hide but you can’t run.” This isn’t the poised Sansa Stark of Westeros. This is something far more primal. And far more personal.
Directed by Carlson Young (The Blazing World, Upgraded) and written by Gigi Levangie (Stepmom), Trust locks Turner’s character—a Hollywood starlet betrayed by the man she trusted most—inside a remote cabin turned psychological kill-box. The 90-minute R-rated thriller (releasing August 22 via Republic Pictures) pivots from intimate drama to brutal survival horror, promising something lean, mean, and emotionally raw.
This new visual teaser isn’t just marketing—it’s a mood board for descent. Shot in dirty, diffused lighting, Turner is framed in profile, her face angled toward a source of light that may be hope—or a cruel illusion. Blood is streaked like mascara, her expression frozen between terror and revelation. The design isn’t flashy; it’s quiet and cornered. It tells you everything.
It also signals a sharp return for Turner, who’s been inching away from franchise fare since her dual role as Jean Grey in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) and Dark Phoenix (2019). With Trust, she steps into something far more stripped down—and possibly more compelling. And yes, if you’re wondering, this is the same Turner currently slated to play Lara Croft in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s upcoming Tomb Raider project.
Joining her is a curious ensemble: Rhys Coiro (Entourage), Billy Campbell (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Peter Mensah (300, Avatar), Gianni Paolo (Power), Forrest Goodluck (The Revenant), and Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy). It’s a melting pot of talent from across genres—and the potential friction between them could be electric.
Behind the camera, Carlson Young continues her pivot from scream queen to filmmaker. Her 2021 feature The Blazing World was a fever dream of trauma and fantasy, and though Trust seems more grounded, it shares a similar intimacy and feminine point-of-view. With Levangie’s scripting (her first since 2010), the project has the scent of something unexpected: a thriller not built on spectacle, but tension and betrayal.
What we have so far—a single poster, a grim premise, and a claustrophobic setup—might not scream originality. But the tone? That’s what sells it. Trust looks like it knows its genre and doesn’t need to shout. The marketing isn’t overselling; it’s daring you to underestimate it.
And if Sophie Turner has anything to say about it, underestimating Trust might be your first mistake.
What the ‘Trust’ Poster Reveals About the Film’s Tone
Sophie Turner Breaks From Fantasy Roots
This isn’t Game of Thrones. The poster introduces a grittier, blood-streaked Turner, signaling a deeper plunge into physical and emotional terror.
Visual Storytelling Sets the Stakes
With its single upward gaze and shadowy palette, the poster suggests isolation, fear, and an unseen force pressing in—classic survival horror cues.
Tagline Sharpens the Premise
“You can hide but you can’t run” strips the narrative down to its essence: confinement and betrayal, played out in a space with no exit.
The Cabin Isn’t Just a Setting
The tight, suffocating framing of the poster implies the cabin isn’t a location—it’s a character, one that watches, traps, and maybe breaks its occupants.
Carlson Young’s Direction Will Shape the Atmosphere
Given Young’s past work, expect a dreamlike disorientation rather than traditional jump-scare thrills—tone and perspective will matter more than body count.
Trust hits theaters August 22, distributed by Republic Pictures, a Paramount label. Stay tuned for more exclusive visuals and early critical impressions as we approach release.
What do you think—can Turner carry this stripped-down thriller? Or will Trust be another survival story lost in the woods?
